leftovers

I love thanksgiving leftovers.

it's the big show!

I almost feel bad posting these pictures. My Thanksgiving meal is so incredible that all others pale by comparison. I am truly sorry that I couldn't share this meal with each and every one of my loyal readers.

I can't give away any of my secrets, so I am posting pictures only without any details regarding the actual, super-special, very delicious recipes.

Tony set up the bar area. He did a nice job. When it comes to seasonal decorating, I skip fall decor and go straight in to Christmas flair.

Asparagus, mashed potatoes

Turkey, brown sugar glazed brussels sprouts and baby carrots, cheesy potatoes, stuffing, rolls, mac & cheese. not pictured: corn casserole

I shit you not, my brother actual wept with joy during dinner. It was that good! (he was actually just rubbing his eyes for a second, but I would like to think that he was crying with happiness)

It was a great Thanksgiving. Even better than the meal was spending the evening with our family.

A huge thanks to my mom for bringing the pumpkin pie, corn casserole and brussels and carrots. Big ups to Mandy for the cheesy potatoes. Thank you to my mother-in-law for the gluten free pumpkin pie and homemade apple pie.

The Best Day Ever - 05.21.2009

It was hot as balls last week so I rigged up the garden hose like a sprinkler for the kids. We actually have a sprinkler but I was too lazy to look for it. Ian felt that the sprinkler presented enough of a challenge that he needed to wear football pads and a helmet. According to both this, this was the best day ever!




I had a little time on my hands in the afternoon and evening so I roasted a turkey breast and made homemade mashed potatoes and stuffing. Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favorite meals ever and I usually end up cooking for our families when the holiday rolls around. It's important to keep your skills sharp, so I cook a full Thanksgiving meal every three months or so.